Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
- Successor is Sony NEX-5T
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Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX3000 was introduced 22 months later than the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX3000 scores vs the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony NEX-5R
| NX3000 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2014 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung NX3000
| NEX-5R | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony NEX-5R
| NX3000 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 vs the NEX-5R.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and NEX-5R.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX3000 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-05-26 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | B740 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $897 | $750 |